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Financials
The majority of the funding FUSA receives is from the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). The SSAF is
a compulsory fee charged by the University which supports nonacademic services and amenities for Flinders
students. Student consultation takes place when considering how the income will be used to provide or enhance these services and amenities
Every year, FUSA submits a funding request and budget to the SSAF Budget Advisory Committee which provides a recommendation to the Vice-Chancellor regarding how the SSAF income should be allocated across the University. This funding request is prepared in consultation with the Executive of Student Council and all FUSA staff. Student Council then approve the final funding request and budget. In 2018, FUSA received $2,109,100 which was approximately 43% of the total SSAF that was distributed across the University.
SSAF funds are required to be spent in accordance with the Allowed Amenities and Services as provided for under Section (19-38) if the Higher Education Support Act 2003. Unspent funds for the year are returned to the University’s SSAF holding account to be disbursed as per the above section in the Act.
18%
Other
11%
Careers and Employment Liaison Centre
2018
UNIVERSITY-WIDE SSAF ALLOCATION
43%
FUSA
16%
Health, Counselling and Disability
12%
Flinders Campus Community Services
Breakdown of SSAF Funds allocated to FUSA for 2019
Student Engagement $880,245 Salaries, operational costs, support for initiatives that enhance student experience.
Student Representation $97755 Support for student academic representation and voice across all colleges and support for the functions of Student Council.
Events $232,000 Student focussed events and activities including O’Weeks, cultural and issues specific events and activities on campus.
Student Advocacy and Welfare $400,000 Independent and confidential academic advocacy, financial counselling, emergency financial assistance and welfare support to students. Communications and Media $235,000
FUSA and Student Council promotion marketing, including website and social media presence Production of Empire Times, Student Diary, student focussed campaigns such as BE A Better Human
Clubs and Societies (non sporting) $177000 Funding for non-sporting student clubs and societies, including social, political and international clubs, and academic Associations
Student Council $75,000 Funds for individual Office bearers to pursue projects relevant to the platforms they are elected on, and for their professional development.
Income and Expenditure
YTD Report from January to December 2019 SSAF Transfers Expenses Surplus/ Deficit
Student Engagement Student Representation
880,245 884,627 -4,383 97,755 104,260 -6,504 Events 232,000 256,277 -24,277 Student Advocacy and Welfare 400,000 388,919 11,081 Communications and Media 235,000 226,140 8,860 Clubs and Societies 177,000 175,107 1,893 Student Council 75,000 67,209 7,791 Totals 2,097,000 2,102,540 5,540
